The First Tier Property Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in England and Wales handles a variety of property-related disputes and matters. It is divided into three divisions:

1. Residential Property

This division deals with disputes relating to residential properties, including:

• Rent disputes (e.g., disputes over rent increases for regulated or assured tenancies).
• Leasehold disputes (e.g., service charges, administration charges, lease variations, and breaches of lease).
• Landlord and tenant disputes (e.g., eviction applications for certain types of tenancies).
• Park homes disputes (e.g., disputes over pitch fees or site rules).

2. Land Registration

This division resolves disputes referred from HM Land Registry, including:

• Boundaries disputes.
• Adverse possession claims.
• Ownership disputes.
• Rectification of the Land Register or cancellation of entries.
• Rights of way or other easements.

3. Agricultural Land and Drainage

This division addresses disputes involving:

• Agricultural tenancies.
• Disputes under the Agricultural Holdings Act or similar legislation.
• Land drainage disputes.

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) provides a more accessible, less formal venue for resolving property disputes compared to the higher courts, often with a focus on resolving matters without undue expense or complexity.